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January 29, 2016

Weekend Reminder: Housemate Rules to peacefully Co-exist

Hooray to
Friday, it’s been awhile Ladies. I know this space is about sharing fab finds,
sweet deals, and making everything else pretty, but today I am inserting
Ladylike Laws to peacefully co-exist with your roommates/housemates.

Sometimes
having to live with an unfamiliar person can be very very tricky, and (ha ha)
annoying, but Ladies that shouldn’t be the case. Dressing and looking good
isn’t the only recipe to be fullytruly beautiful but having that feeling of
peace and calmness in your own house, makes a better you. Here are my 5
pointers to help you maintain the Zen in your home.

The Décor– kitchen, living, dining and laundry areas
are shared, your style might not be their style. Be considerate to consult
before adding anything or making a drastic change. These shared spaces
design should be mutually agreed upon.

The
Kitchen- Do your own dishes, that’s the most important. If the utensils
and cookware are both for everybody’s use be attentive enough to make sure that
it is clean, and no food residue will remain on them (I personally have horror stories
about this, Yikes!). This creates the most resentment if one has to
constantly clean and wash the dishes, follow the Last Touch Rule! The one who
uses last should always be responsible to wash it.

The Food– if you want to share food, I think it’s
also ok to split the cost evenly. Oversharing sometimes can lead to a
misconception that your food is free. Let them know and ask politely, we don’t
want money matters to be the cause of an argument. And oh remember people are
happy to share but eating their treats … ask permission.

The Guest– always give your
housemates a heads up if you have family, relatives and friends who are coming
over. More importantly talk and discuss if the stay is for an extended period
of time, not cool if you overlook this, the golden rule: be considerate.

Your
Behaviour– admit that many of us girls are passive aggressive – to
translate tendency to be bitchy. I have read and reposted this – To be a Lady,
never let another’s rudeness, diminish your good manners. Sort out the
facts and calmly talk to your housemates to figure out a solution. Some
people aren't confrontational but if we don't try this and just let
the bitchiness go on, no peace will be achieved. Keeping
your composure while being thrown into a difficult situation is a lifelong
skill that is essential.

They say its hard to find "the one", I agree I also have my fair share of my horror flatmate stories, but as you experience these unpleasant things you also get to learn something which can lead to you being the best roomie one can ask for.

Shout out to my flatmates, Cha and Maricar who manages to still keep the zen in our now called home. Enjoy the weekend loves, only pillow fights are allowed.